MARKET STREET, WF7 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6JQ

MARKET STREET, WF7 6JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6JQ, encompassing approximately 1983 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6JQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 4
  • B6421 with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MARKET STREET, WF7 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0637.50%
Public order25.550.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.030.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.60100.00%
Other crime27.06100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-52.94%
Vehicle crime34.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.12240.00%
Public order38.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.55-64.29%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.58100.00%
Other theft37.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.530.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour13.530.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.55125.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.020.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247
April 20248
March 202417
February 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 6JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. B6421
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Robbins Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Back Duke Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Featherstone (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maxwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Other crime1